From the Miniatures and Terrain blog comes a tutorial on modeling an eastern european gate. Part 1. Part 2.
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Modeling Explosions
The cotton ball explosion marker is a staple of miniature wargaming. The Miniatures and Terrain blog has a fantastic looking version.
Modeling Wooden Road Obstacles
The Miniatures and Terrain Blog has this tutorial on modeling wooden road obstacles.
Modeling Wood Stacks
Here’s a photo tutorial on making some nice looking model wood stacks. Useful stuff for battlefields across the centuries.